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Briefly Noted: Red Panda Cubs Debut at Prospect Park Zoo, Churro Lady Starts Fundraiser, & More

PROSPECT PARK — Prospect Park Zoo debuted their red panda cubs this week [https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2019/11/15/adorable-red-panda-cubs-now-out-and-about-at-brooklyns-prospect-park-zoo/] . They were born over the summer in their indoor den and are now old enough to venture outside to explore their habitat. (CBS New York) CYPRESS HILLS — Elsa, the churro

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The Down-Low: Cutest Zoo Animal Battle and Other Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

Prospect Park Zoo’s Red Panda via Twitter [https://twitter.com/prospectparkzoo] The Down-Low is our round-up of stories as well as other curiosities throughout Brooklyn. And a bit of ephemera, too. Prospect Park Zoo Steps Up to the #CuteAnimalTweetOff Challenge. [DNA Info [https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20170126/upper-east-side/

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Year Of The Monkey: 7 Ways To Celebrate Chinese New Year In Brooklyn

Source: yewenyi [https://www.flickr.com/photos/yewenyi/2256618233/] via Flickr It’s the year of the (fire) monkey! February 8 marked the Chinese or Lunar New Year, and since Brooklyn is home to a large Chinese-American community, there will be many opportunities to celebrate this lively cultural event all

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Year Of The Monkey: 7 Ways To Celebrate Chinese New Year In Brooklyn

Source: yewenyi [https://www.flickr.com/photos/yewenyi/2256618233/]via Flickr It’s the year of the (fire) monkey! February 8 marked the Chinese or Lunar New Year, and since Brooklyn is home to a large Chinese-American community, there will be many opportunities to celebrate this lively cultural event all

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Meet Prospect Park Zoo’s Feisty New Baby Baboon [Video]

Prospect Park Zoo [http://prospectparkzoo.com/] recently welcomed a furry new family member and on Monday, the little guy made his public debut. The mini Hamadryas baboon was born on October 22 to 12-year-old female Kaia, and 23-year-old dad Bole, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society [http://www.wcs.org/

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Meet Prospect Park Zoo’s Feisty New Baby Baboon

Prospect Park Zoo [http://prospectparkzoo.com/] recently welcomed a furry new family member and on Monday, the little guy made his public debut. The mini Hamadryas baboon was born on October 22 to 12-year-old female Kaia, and 23-year-old dad Bole, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society [http://www.wcs.org/

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Meet Prospect Park Zoo’s Feisty New Baby Baboon [Video]

Prospect Park Zoo [http://prospectparkzoo.com/] recently welcomed a furry new family member and on Monday, the little guy made his public debut. The mini Hamadryas baboon was born on October 22 to 12-year-old female Kaia, and 23-year-old dad Bole, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society [http://www.wcs.org/

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Baby Red Pandas Make Their Debut At The Prospect Park Zoo

Two baby red pandas made their debut at the Prospect Park Zoo [http://prospectparkzoo.com/] on Monday, according to DNAinfo [https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20151123/prospect-lefferts-gardens/video-baby-red-pandas-join-prospect-park-zoo] . The cubs were born at the zoo this summer as part of the “Species Survival Plan,” a cooperative breeding program designed to

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South Slope Weekend Events Spotlight: October 22-25

The Ukuladies (Courtesy Freddy’s [http://freddysbar.com/events/ukulele-night-2015-10-22/])Hello, weekend! If you’re hanging around the Slope and looking for adventure, we’ve got everything from ukuleles and park haunts, to pumpkin-wielding baboons and a party for a cause. Don’t miss our top events picks from around

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Adorable Miniature Pigs Make Their Debut At Prospect Park Zoo

Three adorable Juliana pigs are making their public debut at the Prospect Park Zoo [http://www.prospectparkzoo.com/], which has not previously exhibited pigs. The young trio, two males and one female, are siblings. Juliana pigs are the smallest breed of miniature pig, weighing less than 65 pounds as adults

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Teens: Send In Your Applications To Volunteer At The Prospect Park Zoo By Thursday, April 30

Photo by Julie Larsen Maher, via Prospect Park Zoo [http://prospectparkzoo.com/volunteering/discovery-guide]Know a teen who’s interested in animals and is looking to do some volunteering? A program at the Prospect Park Zoo [http://prospectparkzoo.com/] might be just the thing! Applications are currently being accepted to

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Things To Do In Prospect Park This April

Photo by Bess Adler, via Prospect Park [https://www.facebook.com/ProspectParkBrooklyn/photos/pb.10150099384115385.-2207520000.1428088090./10155420486195385/?type=3&theater] The temperature, if not the precipitation, is starting to agree with us, and if, like us, you’re itching to shed some layers and get outside, Prospect Park [http:

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If You Need A Dose Of Cute This Month, Presents To The Animals Is It

Photo by Julie Larsen Maher/WCS [https://www.facebook.com/ProspectParkZoo/photos/pb.55965822396.-2207520000.1417808147./10151153840547397/?type=3&theater] The animals at the Prospect Park Zoo [https://www.facebook.com/ProspectParkZoo] have been very good all year and are now getting their holiday gifts. And once again, the zoo

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Being A Zookeeper At The Prospect Park Zoo Is Just As Cool As You Thought

For this year’s National Zoo Keeper Week [http://www.prospectparkzoo.com/plan-your-trip/events-calendar/zookeeper-week.aspx] , some of those working at zoos in the city shared some really incredible stories on the Wild View [http://blog.wcs.org] photo blog – including James Gottlieb’s reminiscence about getting Dory [http://blog.

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Baby Baboons Play, Are Adorable At Prospect Park Zoo

http://youtu.be/I7xzRZRrQ7k If you’ve got a little case of the Mondays, the Prospect Park Zoo [http://www.prospectparkzoo.com/] wants to help you through that. They just released a video of their two young Hamadryas baboons, who were born last year [/blog/animals/adorably-clingy-baboon-babies-born-at-prospect-park-zoo], showing how they

City Kid Corner

7 Summer Camps in Ditmas Park

Are you looking for easy-to-get-to summer camps? Here are a list of summer camps in and around Ditmas Park. AYSO Soccer Camp [http://www.brooklynayso.org/camp-clinics.php] Parade Ground, Ditmas Park, 917-847-8719 For children entering grades K-12 AYSO hasn’t posted summer camp and clinic information yet. Barking Cat

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The Prospect Park Zoo Invites Teens To Create Activism In Climate Change

If your teen is interested in sustainability and technology, be sure to check out an upcoming program from The Wildlife Conservation Society [http://www.wcs.org/]. Creative Activism in Climate Change [http://www.bronxzoo.com/teens/creative-activism-in-climate-change.aspx] will bring together talented teens to conduct research in urban ecology and

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Weekend Events Recap: What’s Happening Around South Slope

Still looking for something to do this weekend? Worldwide Day of Play [http://www.nick.com/thebighelp/event-info] When: Saturday, September 21, 10am to 4pm Where: Prospect Park [http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/day-of-play] Nethermead What: Nickelodeon’s 10th Annual Worldwide Day of Play is definitely the hottest family

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Visit Incredibly Rare Newts At Prospect Park Zoo

Ever heard of a Kaiser’s spotted newt? What about an Anderson’s crocodile newt? If not, don’t worry–you now have the chance to see and learn about them just a couple of minutes from home. The Prospect Park Zoo [http://www.prospectparkzoo.com/] recently came into possession

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Vote for Prospect Park Zoo’s Top Fashionista

Yeah, yeah, yeah. The web is exploding with Oscars red carpet talk this week. Did you realize, though, that we have some serious fashionistas right here in our own backyard? The Prospect Park Zoo [http://www.prospectparkzoo.com/] is currently holding a best dressed competition between five of their most

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Park Slope Planner: The Best Events December 27-30

It’s been a quiet week in Brooklyn, but as you get ready for all the fun possibilities for New Year’s Eve [/blog/events/where-to-ring-in-the-new-year], there are still great events coming up this weekend. Here are our top picks. Thursday, December 27• Bingo? Bingo! The Park Slope Bingo Club

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Sign Up Now for Prospect Park Zoo Programs

If you’ve got kids who loves animals, the Prospect Park Zoo [http://www.prospectparkzoo.com] has a program for them. The Zoo is now accepting registrations for the fall/winter 2012-13 season of educational programming, which features a variety of programs for families and children of all ages. Has

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Join the Hoedown at the Prospect Park Zoo Fleece Fest This Weekend

Baby Doll Sheep, photo by Julie Larsen Maher, WCS Watch as the Prospect Park Zoo’s [http://www.prospectparkzoo.com] resident sheep and alpacas get sheared of their winter coats this weekend! The 18th Annual Fleece Fest [http://www.prospectparkzoo.com/plan-your-trip/events-calendar/fleece-festival.aspx] is much more than just